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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online learning are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Boston University to conduct these massively open online courses? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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