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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? How can organizations deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Universities want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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