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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Singapore to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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