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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in electronic educational technology enable students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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