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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in online learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Google+ to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to better grasp these compelling new open educational ventures. Scientists want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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