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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in electronic education technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? How can teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Corporations want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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