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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in online learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coral Sea Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This interesting new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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