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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? How can organizations deal with low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these open educational undertakings. Academics want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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