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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in elearning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these interesting new open education ventures. Instructors want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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