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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in online learning have made it possible for people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these MOOCs? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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