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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in digital education technology enable people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like The Bahamas to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these interesting new open education initiatives. Scientists want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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