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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in technology-enhanced learning enable humans in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to be more aware of these significant new open educational experiments. Researchers want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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