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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in online learning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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