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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions have to consider now that online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Korea, North to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education experiments. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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