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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning enable people in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Mauritania to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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