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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in e-learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Central Florida to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these open education ventures. Researchers want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this expanding need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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