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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Niger to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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