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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in blended learning technology are empowering learners all over the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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