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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in online learning technology enable students all over the world to take online courses. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Academics want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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