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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in e-learning technology have enabled people all around the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Belarus to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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