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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in e-learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Gabon to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these new open educational ventures. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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