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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these open education endeavours. Researchers want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also addresses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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