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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? How can stakeholders manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these intriguing new open education initiatives. Scholars want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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