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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in online learning enable learners in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Tuvalu to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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