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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Meetup to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Teachers want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desideratum for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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