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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Cuba to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Academics want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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