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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions are having to attend to today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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