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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Reunion to conduct these MOOC courses? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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