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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in technology-enhanced learning are enabling humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this desire for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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