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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Academics want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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