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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Tristan da Cunha to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Trainers want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This book also examines 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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