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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in elearning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Jarvis Island to conduct these massively open online courses? How can educators deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This book also investigates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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