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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in online learning are providing the means for humans all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? How can organizations deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Trainers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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