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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in online learning have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with low motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these exciting new open education endeavours. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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