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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Instructors want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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