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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Vanuatu to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with low motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education experiments. Instructors want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also considers the major 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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