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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations are having to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these exciting new open education initiatives. Universities want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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