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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning technology are enabling humans all around the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Haiti to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to better grasp these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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