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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? How can we handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these intriguing new open educational ventures. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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