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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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