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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in e-learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Kingman Reef to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these exciting new open educational undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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