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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in e-learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these MOOC classes? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Public servants want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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