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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Samoa to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to better comprehend these promising new open educational endeavours. Educators want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this developing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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