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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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