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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in e-learning enable learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Open2Study to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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