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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations are considering now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Jersey to conduct these massively open online courses? How can participants manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also describes the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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