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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? How can stakeholders manage low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education initiatives. Researchers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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