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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Equatorial Guinea to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Trainers want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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