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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in online learning technology enable people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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