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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Fiji to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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