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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent gains in online learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this developing desideratum for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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