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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in distance learning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? How can organizations manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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