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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in online learning make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions are having to attend to today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Queen Maud Land to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to know how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This book also considers the major 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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