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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in elearning have empowered people in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Mauritania to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these new open educational undertakings. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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