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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in online education technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Solomon Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these compelling new open education ventures. Professors want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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