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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in distance learning have made it possible for people all over the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions are considering today because learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like The University of Chicago to conduct these MOOC classes? How can institutions deal with low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Scholars want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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