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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology have empowered humans all around the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? How can educators deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these compelling new open education experiments. Everyone wants to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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