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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like New Caledonia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these intriguing new open education experiments. Academics want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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