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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations are considering today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Great Basin College to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. Teachers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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