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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Kingman Reef to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Students want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This interesting new book also researches the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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