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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people all over the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education ventures. Everybody wants to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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