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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in online learning have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Eritrea to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Educators want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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