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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several issues that online education institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with low motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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