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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online learning technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Martinique to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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