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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Poland to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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