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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online learning are enabling people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning organizations are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Rutgers University to conduct these massively open online courses? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Universities want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also deals with the major 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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