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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Greenland to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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