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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Scholars want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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