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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New developments in online learning enable learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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