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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Students want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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