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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in electronic educational technology have empowered humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Mauritania to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Teachers want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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