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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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