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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to better grasp these promising new open education experiments. Public servants want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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