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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Palau to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this desideratum for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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