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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people all over the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like YouTube to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these exciting new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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