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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for humans all around the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Netherlands to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants need to better understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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