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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. New improvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Educators want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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