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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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