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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are considering now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Scientists want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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