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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in elearning technology have empowered learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Helena to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Academics want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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