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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in e-learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this increasing need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also describes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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