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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations are considering now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is decent? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these interesting new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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