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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this growing desideratum for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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