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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New gains in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education ventures. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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