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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology are enabling humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are commonly 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 several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a demand to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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