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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online learning technology enable students in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. Professors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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