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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in elearning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Wellesley College to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to better understand these promising new open education initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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