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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in online learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Saint Lucia to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This amazing new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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