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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like LinkedIn to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also reviews 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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