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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in electronic educational technology make it possible for learners all over the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Solomon Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend these compelling new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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