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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Cocos (Keeling) Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Universities want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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