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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest gains in online education technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Teachers want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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