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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in elearning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Guernsey to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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