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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions are considering today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like The New School to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Educators want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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