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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in online education are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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