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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New changes in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners all over the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Heard Island and McDonald Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these open education endeavours. Everyone wants to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also investigates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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