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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in electronic educational technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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