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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in learning technology are empowering students in every nation on earth to take courses online. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these fascinating new open education initiatives. Educators want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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