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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in elearning technology are enabling students all over the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations must deal with now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these MOOC courses? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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