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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in online learning technology are enabling learners all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Wellesley College to conduct these MOOCs? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Public servants want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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