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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling students all over the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology organizations must deal with now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Pridnestrovie (Transnistria) to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to better grasp these compelling new open education undertakings. Teachers want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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