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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take classes online. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this crescive demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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