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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning are empowering people all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations are dealing with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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