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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering humans all around the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Educators want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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