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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Boston University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these open educational endeavours. Academics want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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