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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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