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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advances in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans all over the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Bellevue University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Academics want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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