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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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