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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these massive open online courses? How can stakeholders manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education ventures. Scholars want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this developing desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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