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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online learning technology are empowering humans all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Students want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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