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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in e-learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because learning technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like openHPI to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also reviews 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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