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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Andorra to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also explores the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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