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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online learning have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Professors and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Universities want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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