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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. New developments in online education technology are enabling students all around the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Guatemala to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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