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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in electronic educational technology have enabled students in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Navassa Island to conduct these massively open online courses? How can stakeholders handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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