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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? How can educators manage poor motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this growing desire for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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