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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in e-learning technology enable students in nations all around the world to take courses online. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering now that online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ross Dependency to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these open education initiatives. Corporations want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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