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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in technology-enhanced learning are enabling humans all around the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Midway Islands to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Professors and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend these open educational initiatives. Corporations want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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