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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in e-learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOCs? How can we deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Scientists want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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