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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in online learning have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are commonly free 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 several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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