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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning have empowered humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are having to attend to today because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these important new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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