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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern changes in electronic educational technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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