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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online education technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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