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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern developments in digital education technology have provided the means for humans all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these compelling new open educational ventures. Universities want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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