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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New developments in technology-enhanced learning have enabled learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scientists and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these open educational ventures. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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