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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Colombia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also reviews 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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