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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider today because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to better grasp these exciting new open education ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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