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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in elearning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are dealing with today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Mauritius to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these open education initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This definitive new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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