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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning are empowering humans all around the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Lecturers want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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