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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Macedonia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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