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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in elearning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Micronesia to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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