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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people all over the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Researchers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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