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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Kiribati to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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