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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in online learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take online courses. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions are considering in 2015 because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Solomon Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Students want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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