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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in electronic education technology enable students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Senegal to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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