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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Cocos (Keeling) Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education ventures. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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