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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Wallis and Futuna to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Professors want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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