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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern gains in distance learning technology are enabling humans all around the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Latvia to conduct these massively open online courses? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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