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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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