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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in electronic education technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several issues that e-learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like American College of Education to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Students want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this crescive need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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