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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Norfolk Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Scientists want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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