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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations are considering now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Gabon to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to better understand these compelling new open education endeavours. Public servants want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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