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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Djibouti to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to better perceive these interesting new open educational experiments. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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