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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning are enabling students all over the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Barthelemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to understand these open education endeavours. Scholars want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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