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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these important new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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