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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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