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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Universities want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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