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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Rochester to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to better understand these important new open education endeavours. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This amazing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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