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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in electronic education technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Emory University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. People want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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