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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Aland to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desideratum for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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