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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in elearning are enabling people all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like State University of New York to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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