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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning technology enable students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many issues that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Madagascar to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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