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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in electronic educational technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? How can organizations handle inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these promising new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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