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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in digital education technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Students want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this growing demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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