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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in electronic educational technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Colombia to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education initiatives. Professors want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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