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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in e-learning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to better understand these new open educational experiments. Scientists want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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