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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to take online courses. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? How can educators manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a increasing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this desideratum for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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