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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in online education technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Niger to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these compelling new open educational ventures. Educators want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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