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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in elearning technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Cuba to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a developing need to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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