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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology have enabled people all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Palau to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these important new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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