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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in elearning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like OpenupEd to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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