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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in distance learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Kiribati to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a need to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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