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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Michigan to conduct these massive open online courses? How can stakeholders manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these open education ventures. Academics want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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