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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in digital education technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Public servants want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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