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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning have enabled people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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