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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in elearning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of these MOOCs is passable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Reddit to conduct these MOOC classes? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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