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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Norway to conduct these MOOC classes? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these fascinating new open educational ventures. Public servants want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this developing demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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