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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in digital education technology have enabled learners all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these promising new open educational ventures. Students want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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