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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in electronic education technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these massive open online courses? How can we handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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