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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning enable people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education undertakings. Scholars want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also researches the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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