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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning have empowered humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations have to deal with today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Japan to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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