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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in e-learning are enabling humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Universities want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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