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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Students want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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