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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Rutgers University to conduct these massively open online courses? How can stakeholders get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Corporations want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also studies the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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