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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in e-learning technology are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? How can stakeholders deal with low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these open educational undertakings. Professors want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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