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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New developments in learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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