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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in online learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with today because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like The Bahamas to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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