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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Chad to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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