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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are considering more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Twitter to conduct these massive open online courses? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Lecturers want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This definitive new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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