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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling learners in every nation on earth to take courses online. MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Papua New Guinea to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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