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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in digital education technology are enabling humans all over the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Babson College to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to better understand these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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