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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. New changes in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students all around the world to take online classes. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Vanderbilt University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to better perceive these new open educational ventures. Scholars want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also researches the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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