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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in elearning have enabled learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Palau to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Universities want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This book also investigates the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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