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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in online learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Davidson College to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to understand these exciting new open educational undertakings. Students want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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