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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with today because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like CaltechX to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these exciting new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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