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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are considering now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Djibouti to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these new open educational undertakings. Students want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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