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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to take courses online. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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