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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in elearning are empowering humans all around the world to take online classes. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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