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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in e-learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Central African Republic to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to better perceive these exciting new open educational ventures. Researchers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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