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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Austria to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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