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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning enable people in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with today because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like OpenupEd to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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