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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are having to attend to now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Haiti to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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