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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Somalia to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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