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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning technology enable humans in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Researchers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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