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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in elearning are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive open courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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