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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online education have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take online classes. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Mauritius to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to understand these compelling new open educational ventures. Trainers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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