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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology organizations have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Emory University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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