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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in electronic education technology have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOCs? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Intellectuals want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this desideratum for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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