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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online education technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Helena to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to better understand these significant new open education undertakings. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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