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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Excelsior College to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Educators want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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