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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Somalia to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these new open education initiatives. Instructors want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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