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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online learning technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Somalia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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