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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in e-learning technology have enabled people all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Professors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also investigates the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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