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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in online learning are providing the means for people all over the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Open2Study to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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