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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in e-learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Students want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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