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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is good? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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