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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like New Caledonia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Teachers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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