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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Teachers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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