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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Pridnestrovie (Transnistria) to conduct these MOOC classes? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Academics want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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