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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Tokelau to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these exciting new open educational ventures. Academics want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also describes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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