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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in learning technology have enabled students all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Tonga to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Researchers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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