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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in electronic educational technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these important new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also explores the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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