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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in electronic educational technology are enabling people all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to better understand these open educational endeavours. Professors want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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