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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling humans all around the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This gripping new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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