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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in electronic educational technology enable people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are dealing with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Reunion to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor 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. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Students want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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