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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Senegal to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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