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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Ross Dependency to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to better perceive these fascinating new open education ventures. Public servants want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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