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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online education are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Martin to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend these compelling new open educational initiatives. Universities want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing demand for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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