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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to better comprehend these promising new open education undertakings. Researchers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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