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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in technology-enhanced learning enable humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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