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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Montenegro to conduct these MOOCs? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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