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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to understand these new open education initiatives. Public servants want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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