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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? How can organizations handle issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these new open education endeavours. Universities want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This amazing new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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