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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in e-learning are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take classes online. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are dealing with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like New Caledonia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education experiments. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses 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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