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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in online education technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to understand these intriguing new open education undertakings. Scientists want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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