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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations are considering now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Ball State University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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