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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning have provided the means for people all over the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Teachers want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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