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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in electronic education technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to better perceive these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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