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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to consider today because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these new open educational initiatives. People want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education 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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