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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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