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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these intriguing new open education undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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