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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in electronic educational technology have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Montserrat to conduct these MOOCs? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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