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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in learning technology have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to take online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Georgetown University to conduct these massively open online courses? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to better perceive these important new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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