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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans all over the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? How can institutions handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education experiments. Teachers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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