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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning enable learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? How can stakeholders manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these new open education ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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