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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online 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 many subjects that distance learning organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Tuvalu to conduct these MOOC courses? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these open education initiatives. Corporations want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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