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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in elearning technology make it possible for students all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like San Marino to conduct these MOOC courses? How can we deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to better understand these important new open education initiatives. People want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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