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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online learning technology are empowering people all over the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Dominica to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to better comprehend these promising new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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