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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology enable learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these promising new open education ventures. Public servants want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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