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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people all around the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Niger to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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