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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in online education technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Trainers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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