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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in elearning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Kiribati to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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