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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to understand these new open education initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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