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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in e-learning have provided the means for people all over the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Syria to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these fascinating new open education initiatives. Students want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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