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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning technology are enabling humans all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Pridnestrovie (Transnistria) to conduct these MOOC courses? How can participants deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to better perceive these intriguing new open education undertakings. Students want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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