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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New improvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like San Marino to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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