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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in online learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these MOOC classes? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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