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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online learning have enabled learners all over the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational initiatives. People want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also examines the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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