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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in elearning have enabled humans all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Professors want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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