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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in online learning enable students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Estonia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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