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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in electronic education technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are having to consider today because online education technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Columbia University to conduct these MOOC courses? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to understand these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Educators want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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