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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in electronic education technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Kauffman Fellows Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? How can we manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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