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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in e-learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these massively open online courses? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Students want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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