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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New gains in elearning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality control for these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Saint Martin to conduct these massively open online courses? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Universities want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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