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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online learning technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Bouvet Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Lecturers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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