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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in online learning are empowering people all around the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these intriguing new open educational initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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