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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Cuba to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education initiatives. Scholars want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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