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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Teachers want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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