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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like San Diego State University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend these important new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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