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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in digital education technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these important new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also considers 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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