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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in distance learning are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations are considering today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can institutions assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is passable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Mauritania to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to better perceive these promising new open education endeavours. Researchers want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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