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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in elearning have made it possible for humans all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations have to struggle with now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Chad to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to better comprehend these promising new open educational endeavours. Students want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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