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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Malta to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This amazing new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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