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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in digital education technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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