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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in online education have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What strategies are being used by organizations like Iceland to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Teachers want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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