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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Madagascar to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to better understand these important new open education undertakings. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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