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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Kingman Reef to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to understand these interesting new open education initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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