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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in technology-enhanced learning are empowering humans all over the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Aruba to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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