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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Academics want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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