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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in elearning technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Madagascar to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these intriguing new open educational experiments. Educators want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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