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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Tokelau to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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