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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in e-learning are empowering people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Palau to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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