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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to understand these exciting new open education ventures. Corporations want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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