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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to better understand these fascinating new open education endeavours. Public servants want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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