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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Singapore to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. People want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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