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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning have enabled students in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to better understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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