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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent advances in online education technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are free for learners 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 quite a few issues that e-learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Pridnestrovie (Transnistria) to conduct these MOOCs? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to understand these interesting new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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