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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like British Indian Ocean Territory to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This amazing new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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