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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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