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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions have to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC courses? How can participants manage poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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