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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like openHPI to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to better understand these exciting new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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