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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Chad to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these compelling new open educational ventures. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also articulates the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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