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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Christmas Island to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these important new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This book also talks about the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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