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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Montserrat to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other participants desire to better perceive these open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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