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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in online education technology have provided the means for people all over the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Navassa Island to conduct these massively open online courses? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Educators and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. People want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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