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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in online learning have empowered people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Norfolk Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Professors want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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