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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning enable people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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