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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. Recent advancements in distance learning have made it possible for people all over the world to take online courses. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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