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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in elearning technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Reddit to conduct these MOOC classes? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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