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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to take classes online. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations are considering today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Santa Clara University to conduct these MOOC classes? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Universities want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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