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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in digital education technology enable learners in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Excelsior College to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education ventures. People want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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