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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? How can participants manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Corporations want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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