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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in e-learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Tonga to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Scientists want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this developing need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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