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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Washington to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Everybody wants to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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