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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations have to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like The Bahamas to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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