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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in elearning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Malta to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Researchers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also studies the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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