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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering humans all over the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Iceland to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational ventures. Researchers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also addresses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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