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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in online education technology are providing the means for students all over the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Singapore to conduct these MOOCs? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these new open educational undertakings. Professors want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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