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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in digital education technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like North Seattle Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these compelling new open education endeavours. Universities want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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