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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like The University of Chicago to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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