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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online learning technology enable people all over the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Reddit to conduct these MOOC classes? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to understand these significant new open educational ventures. Public servants want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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