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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Nauru to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education endeavours. Academics want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This exciting new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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