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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Mauritania to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a developing need to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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