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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in distance learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Ashmore and Cartier Islands to conduct these MOOCs? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these important new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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