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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these MOOC courses? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these intriguing new open education ventures. Educators want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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