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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in digital education technology have enabled people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Senegal to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a necessity to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these new open education endeavours. Public servants want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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