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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Universities want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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