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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in e-learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Dominica to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Universities want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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