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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations are having to attend to now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Utah to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this crescive need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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