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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education organizations are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these new open educational experiments. Universities want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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