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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for humans all over the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations are considering today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Tumblr to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education experiments. People want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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