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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Singapore to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education experiments. Public servants want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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