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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Norfolk Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Trainers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This amazing new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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