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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these promising new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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