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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions have to struggle with now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these fascinating new open education ventures. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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