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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New developments in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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