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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Netherlands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these new open educational endeavours. Educators want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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