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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in elearning technology are enabling learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Babson College to conduct these MOOC courses? How can organizations manage poor motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these new open education ventures. Scientists want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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