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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Pierre and Miquelon to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Educators want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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