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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in e-learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Guinea-Bissau to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these exciting new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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