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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online education technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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