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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Italy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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