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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in digital education technology make it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Somaliland to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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