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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Cuba to conduct these MOOC classes? How can organizations handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to better grasp these promising new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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