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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Mali to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Trainers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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