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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online education technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with today because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Santa Clara University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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