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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning have empowered students all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Norfolk Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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