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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning are enabling learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. People want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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