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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online education technology enable learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Martin to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these open educational undertakings. Researchers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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