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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in e-learning technology have enabled humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Johnston Atoll to conduct these MOOC classes? How can participants handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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