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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered humans all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Tristan da Cunha to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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