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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these intriguing new open education undertakings. Educators want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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