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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these intriguing new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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