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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massive open online courses? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational initiatives. Professors want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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