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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like openHPI to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage low motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also describes the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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