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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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