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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in electronic educational technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like China, People's Republic of to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Educators want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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