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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Tokelau to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education experiments. Public servants want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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