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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in e-learning are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to better understand these significant new open education initiatives. Students want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This definitive new book also considers the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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