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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like British Indian Ocean Territory to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a need to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these new open educational undertakings. People want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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