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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in online learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can organizations assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage poor motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a developing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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