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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in elearning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions are considering today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Haiti to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these significant new open education initiatives. Teachers want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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