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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in e-learning technology enable humans all around the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Washington to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to better understand these compelling new open educational ventures. Academics want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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