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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations are having to attend to now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? How can teachers manage poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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