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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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