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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in elearning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with today because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these significant new open education initiatives. Students want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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