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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in e-learning technology have empowered learners all over the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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