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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Samoa to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Researchers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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