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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in online learning technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like China, People's Republic of to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to understand these important new open education undertakings. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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