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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to better grasp these fascinating new open education experiments. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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