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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in learning technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational experiments. Educators want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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