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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in electronic educational technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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