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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Teachers and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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