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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online education make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this developing demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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