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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Wake Island to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this growing demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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