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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? How can we deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these promising new open education initiatives. Professors want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also explores the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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