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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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