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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online learning have empowered humans all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Universities want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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