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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like OpenupEd to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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