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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in online education technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these massive open online courses? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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