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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations are having to attend to now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? How can organizations manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Scholars want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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