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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in e-learning technology are enabling students in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions must deal with today because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these important new open educational ventures. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also describes the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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