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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Austria to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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