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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like British Antarctic Territory to conduct these MOOCs? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these intriguing new open education initiatives. Educators want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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