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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Somaliland to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Students want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This sensational new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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