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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in online education are empowering students in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Senegal to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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