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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in electronic educational technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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