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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these open education initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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