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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in e-learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Guernsey to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to better understand these important new open education endeavours. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also examines 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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