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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering humans in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these open education undertakings. Educators want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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