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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online education technology are empowering people all around the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Madagascar to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Researchers want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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