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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling students in nations all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions are considering now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to better perceive these promising new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to know how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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