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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in learning technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these open education undertakings. People want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this developing desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also deals with the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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