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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in online learning technology are empowering humans all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Somaliland to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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