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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive open courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations are dealing with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Samoa to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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