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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people all around the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Northern Cyprus to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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