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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take online classes. MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOC courses? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Students want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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