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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions are considering now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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