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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in digital education technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education ventures. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also studies the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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