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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Corporations want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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