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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in e-learning have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Students want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education