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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations are dealing with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these MOOCs? How can we deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Instructors want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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