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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in electronic education technology have enabled learners all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend these important new open education initiatives. Students want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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