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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in digital education technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these open educational ventures. Students want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also studies the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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