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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning enable people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are dealing with today because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Boston University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Educators want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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