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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in learning technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these compelling new open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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