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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online education technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Broward College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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