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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people all around the world to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Public servants want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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