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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advances in learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Austria to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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