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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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