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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Academics want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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