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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like openHPI to conduct these massively open online courses? How can educators handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to better perceive these new open education undertakings. Public servants want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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