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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these massively open online courses? How can institutions deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. People want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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