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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in online learning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education ventures. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This book also researches the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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