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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take classes online. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these exciting new open educational ventures. Teachers want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also describes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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