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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend these exciting new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This book also describes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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