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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning have empowered learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Guam to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a growing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Professors and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Scholars want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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