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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in e-learning make it possible for students all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of these MOOC courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Gibraltar to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? How can organizations deal with low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to understand these significant new open educational undertakings. Academics want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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