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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Chile to conduct these MOOCs? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these open education endeavours. Instructors want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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