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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in e-learning have provided the means for people all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like British Antarctic Territory to conduct these MOOC courses? How can participants manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to understand these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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