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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in learning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Barthelemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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