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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Djibouti to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these open educational undertakings. Professors want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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