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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is good? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Michigan State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these exciting new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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