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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in elearning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Educators want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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