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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning enable humans in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Poland to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Educators want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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