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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online learning technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Students want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This book also talks about the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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