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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology are empowering people all over the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions have to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Tristan da Cunha to conduct these MOOC classes? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these important new open education experiments. People want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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