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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New changes in technology-enhanced learning have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Excelsior College to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these open education ventures. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this desideratum for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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