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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in online learning have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Researchers want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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