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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? How can educators deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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