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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in electronic educational technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions are dealing with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Heard Island and McDonald Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this growing desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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