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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this growing demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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