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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners all around the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Researchers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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