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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in digital education technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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