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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in elearning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Kauffman Fellows Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to better comprehend these fascinating new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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