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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Scientists want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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