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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Chad to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend these important new open education undertakings. Professors want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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