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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions are having to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Queen Maud Land to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these significant new open education ventures. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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