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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online education technology have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Students want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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