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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in elearning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This definitive new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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