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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in elearning have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these compelling new open educational ventures. Scientists want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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