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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in elearning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education ventures. Scholars want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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