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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take online courses. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coral Sea Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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