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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Trainers and numerous other participants need to better understand these exciting new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desideratum for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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