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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology are empowering people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to consider today because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Academics want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desideratum for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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