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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in elearning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these massively open online courses? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Lecturers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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