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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions have to deal with now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Cuba to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. People want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this developing need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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