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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? How can educators manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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