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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning have empowered learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Greenland to conduct these massively open online courses? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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