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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations are struggling with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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