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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in elearning technology are making it possible for 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 MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Niue to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Scholars want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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