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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in online education are enabling students all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Reddit to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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