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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in digital education technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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