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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are considering now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Babson College to conduct these massive open online courses? How can organizations manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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