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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions have to consider now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Academics want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also explores the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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