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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online education technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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