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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning are enabling students in nations all around the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Korea, South to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these open educational endeavours. Researchers want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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