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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Relay Graduate School of Education to conduct these massively open online courses? How can stakeholders deal with poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Corporations want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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