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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Niger to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these compelling new open educational initiatives. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this growing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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