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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in elearning have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants would like to better understand these interesting new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also studies the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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