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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Montserrat to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these open education ventures. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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