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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in electronic education technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Australian Antarctic Territory to conduct these massively open online courses? How can stakeholders manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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