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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in e-learning technology have empowered students all over the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Somalia to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a necessity to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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