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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Norfolk Island to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these new open education ventures. Academics want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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