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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Michigan to conduct these massively open online courses? How can teachers handle low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these open education undertakings. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also researches the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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