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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC classes? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to better understand these important new open education initiatives. Universities want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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