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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses. New advances in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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