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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New changes in elearning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Public servants want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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