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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in technology-enhanced learning have enabled learners all over the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Honduras to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. Educators want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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