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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in online learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Tokelau to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to better grasp these important new open education undertakings. Educators want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing desideratum for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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