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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations have to deal with today because learning technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Corporations want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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