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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered learners all over the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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