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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider today because learning technology is improving so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Samoa to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these compelling new open education ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also describes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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