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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in electronic educational technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Honduras to conduct these massive open online courses? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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