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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Educators want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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