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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in online education technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Guatemala to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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