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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in online education technology are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to better perceive these fascinating new open education ventures. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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