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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Pridnestrovie (Transnistria) to conduct these MOOC courses? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a desideratum to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Academics want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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