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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also articulates the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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