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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in digital education technology are providing the means for students all around the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is respectable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Macau to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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