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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations have to consider today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Somalia to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Scientists want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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