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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of these MOOCs is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Navassa Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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