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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in digital education technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these open education ventures. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this growing demand for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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