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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Reddit to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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