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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in electronic educational technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning institutions have to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these important new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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