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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in technology-enhanced learning have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Educators want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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