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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students all over the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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