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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like The Bahamas to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these compelling new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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