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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Bouvet Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education ventures. Students want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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