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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations must deal with now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle low student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Professors want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also discusses 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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