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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in learning technology enable learners all over the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? How can institutions deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these open education ventures. Everybody wants to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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