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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Mexico to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational experiments. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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