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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in elearning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Ireland to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these intriguing new open education experiments. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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