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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational experiments. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This exciting new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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