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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions are considering more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Djibouti to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a expanding need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these interesting new open educational experiments. Professors want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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