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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Trainers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also studies the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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