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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advances in electronic educational technology are enabling learners all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Armenia to conduct these massive open online courses? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to understand these intriguing new open education endeavours. Teachers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also researches the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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