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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people all over the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Saudi Arabia to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Public servants want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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