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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in elearning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing need for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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