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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners all over the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Midway Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Teachers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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