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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations have to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Teachers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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