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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in elearning enable humans all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Babson College to conduct these massively open online courses? How can stakeholders get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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