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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online education have empowered people all over the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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