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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Tristan da Cunha to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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