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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take courses online. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. People want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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