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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered students all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like YouTube to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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