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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in learning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these interesting new open educational undertakings. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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