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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in e-learning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these promising new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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