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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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