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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in elearning are enabling students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations are having to consider today because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to better understand these exciting new open educational ventures. People want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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