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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are considering in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can institutions assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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