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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Educators want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also studies the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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