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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in electronic educational technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Professors want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This exciting new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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