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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in digital education technology enable students in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to understand these interesting new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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