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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with now that learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Midway Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education ventures. Intellectuals want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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