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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? How can institutions manage poor motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Instructors want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)