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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in electronic education technology have provided the means for people all around the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education organizations are considering now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Colombia to conduct these massive open online courses? How can organizations deal with low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive these compelling new open educational ventures. Public servants want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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