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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in e-learning are making it possible for students all around the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Bellevue University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to better perceive these exciting new open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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