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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in electronic educational technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? How can stakeholders handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Researchers want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also analyzes the most important 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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