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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to better grasp these fascinating new open education undertakings. Universities want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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