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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online learning have enabled students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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