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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning have enabled learners all over the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Wallis and Futuna to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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