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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online learning make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Kiribati to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Students want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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