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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations have to consider today because learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a expanding need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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