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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in elearning make it possible for learners all over the world to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Meetup to conduct these MOOC classes? How can participants handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to better grasp these open educational initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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