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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Facebook to conduct these massively open online courses? How can teachers deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to understand these interesting new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this crescive desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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