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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in digital education technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? How can teachers deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these open education initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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