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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled humans all around the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Researchers want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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