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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New improvements in digital education technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to better perceive these significant new open educational undertakings. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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