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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage low motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Teachers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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