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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in elearning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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