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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in elearning technology have empowered humans all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? How can participants handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Scholars want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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